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Best full-frame camera 2019: 10 advanced DSLRs and mirrorless cameras


Full-frame cameras are aimed at photographers who want the best image quality possible without having to resort to medium format models. So what’s the best full-frame camera right now?

It used to be a fairly easy decision to make as full-frame DSLRs were only made by two manufacturers – and you were lucky if you could afford them. Slowly, other brands joined in, and full-frame cameras got cheaper and cheaper, before full-frame mirrorless cameras arrived and changed everything.

Today, Sony rules the full-frame mirrorless roost with the most models, but it’s been joined by the likes of Canon, Nikon and Panasonic in the past year, all racing to get their systems populated with tempting camera bodies and high-performing lens options to match. There’s no doubt that full-frame photography is not only more exciting than ever, but more accessible too.

So what makes a full-frame camera so special? Most entry-level and mid-price DSLRs and mirrorless cameras sport an APS-C sized sensor, with the physical dimensions of these measuring around 23.6 x 15.7mm. A full-frame sensor, on the other hand, has larger dimensions of around 36 x 24mm. That’s the same size as a frame of 35mm film, hence the name ‘full-frame’, and is around 2.5x larger than an APS-C sized sensor. 

This allows for larger photosites on the sensor, which deliver better light-gathering capabilities, which in turn means better image quality – especially at higher sensitivities.

Full-frame DSLRs used to be the preserve of professional photographers, but as the costs have dropped and lower-cost models have started to appear, many serious amateurs and enthusiasts can now enjoy the benefits of full-frame photography, whether it’s in DSLR or mirrorless form. You can even get full-frame compact cameras, although these are both niche and pricey.

We reckon the best full-frame camera right now is the Nikon Z6, thanks to its blend of excellent performance, light body, masses of features and a relatively low price. It’s just as great for video as it is for stills and we love the way to handles.  

To get an idea of what kind of DSLR or mirrorless camera you can get at different price points, try our Best DSLR and Best mirrorless camera buying guides. Otherwise, here’s our pick of the best full-frame cameras, both DSLR and mirrorless, you can buy right now.

Best full-frame cameras 2019 at a glance

  1. Nikon Z6
  2. Sony Alpha A7 III
  3. Nikon Z7
  4. Sony Alpha A7R III
  5. Nikon D850
  6. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
  7. Canon EOS RP
  8. Nikon D750
  9. Panasonic S1R
  10. Sony A7R IV

Great value option: Sony Alpha A7 II

A top full-frame option if you’re on a budget

Sensor: Full-frame CMOS | Megapixels: 24.2MP | Autofocus: 117-point AF | Screen type: 3.0-inch tilt-angle screen, 1,228K dots | Maximum continuous shooting speed: 5fps | Movies: Full HD at 50p | User level: Intermediate/expert



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